This bill establishes protections for faculty and professional staff members of New Jersey City University (NJCU) in the event of a merger with Kean University. It stipulates that for three years following the merger, these employees cannot be subject to termination, layoff, or any adverse employment actions due to the merger. Additionally, any job vacancies that arise during this period must first be offered to qualified employees who transferred from NJCU to Kean University. The bill also allows these employees two years to meet any new position requirements resulting from restructuring, without the risk of involuntary reassignment or termination during that time.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all existing collective bargaining agreements and employment terms for NJCU staff remain in effect at Kean University for three years post-merger. Kean University is required to honor all salary schedules, benefits, and job security provisions from NJCU's agreements, and cannot make changes that negatively impact these terms without consent from the recognized collective bargaining unit. The bill also empowers the collective bargaining unit to enforce these provisions through legal means, including seeking injunctive relief for any violations. Lastly, it requires Kean University to implement a transparent communication plan to support affected employees throughout the merger process.